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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.94, 1,294.64 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.94, 1,294.64 and 376.06 is: 564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.94 : 1,294.64 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.94/1,294.64 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.94x = 1,294.64 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.94x = 486,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,862.32/862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.19

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